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My mother has steel rod in her right hand , it is there for more than 20 years. She is skeptical taking ct scan and mri scan due to bad effects of radiations? In general is there any guideline on keeping gap between two scans for a person like my mom?

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CT is based on X Rays and MRI on magnetic rays. So no gap is required in between the two. CT is hazardous but MRI is relatively very safe( barring few exceptions). I would like to know, which part goi ...  Read More

Can anyone let me know the cost of the MRI ? I wish to have my shoulder injury fixed. Need to know how much would it cost to have the MRI scan done ??

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it depends on place where you want to get it done, in government hospital may be free , in trust hospital subside rates, generally private sector having 2 or 3 tesla MRI machine costs 7000-8000 ...  Read More

Can you please look into my mri scan and guide for further steps like how it will be cured and what is the best possible way for the same.

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Kindly share the MRI scan images ...  Read More

I have a dental cap on my one teeth around four years and I also have braces for around 6 months I have some problem with my brain and my doctor told me to go for a mri scan . Can I go with teeth cap and braces for mri scan or not

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Braces are generally considered safe for MRI scans but they can cause image artifacts in certain. Metal braces especially may distort images of the head, face, brain, and cervical spine. Please inform ...  Read More

I have been having behavioural changes and my mind feels very void n inactive all the time , should i get a mri scan to know what is going on ??

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Don't think so.... If headache is there along with behavior problem then go ahead with cheaper CT scan rather than mri ...  Read More

I did 8 mri scans last year.. do mri cause long harm or long term health problem like cancer etc..please please help me...

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According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above. Please take consultation for better evaluation and be ...  Read More

Sir can you tell me Is it possible that MRI scan is not able to detect cancer when FNAC is showing presence of cancer

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Less likely..mri picks up well..but you have to give details of fnac from which part and what is the history so as to guide you better..there are other investigations too like a pet scan to confirm if ...  Read More

Dear doctor, I got periods.today is the third day.Is it ok for MRI scanning in periods time? Thank you.

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HELLO, ASK AT THE SIGHTOF MRI. O.K BYE. ...  Read More

Happy Morning, Wanted to know whether prescribed MRI Scan can be done through Practo App to avail discount or not. And if yes, how we can do that and wether my city Vadodara is in the list of coverage for MRI Scan test or not. Will you please guide.

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Consult public relation officer of Practo head office. Tks ...  Read More

Hello doctor had my brain mri scan today came out to be normal as I was feeling light sensitivity but now I fear long term side effects of mri brain scan do we have any? I had without contrast Last year I had one brain ct too without contrast please help i am in fear something will happen to me. Because I am just 20 yo male

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For full guidance, prescription and follow up take a paid instant consultation. Hope that helps. You can even video consult directly via what sapp on 9999x104x408 ...  Read More

Hello. Please go through the CT Scan report and guide me whether MRI is required. My father met with an accident before a week and suffered head injury. His condition is now okay with no vomit, nausea, headache etc.

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Ct report is normal ( excluding nasal bone fractures) for a old (66yrs) patient No MRI is required if patient doesnot have Vomitings/ persistant headache/ seizured / anyother neurological issues ...  Read More

My doc suggested MRI LS SPINE. where can i do that and at what cost and at which hospital. Looking for best rate

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Multiple option are available ...  Read More

I did my root canal treatment before 3years...now that teeth got broken.. Niw my doubt is can i do MRI scan if i havebroken root canal teeth... Pls tell me im suffering wuth backpain byt i feel fear on taking mri with my broken tooth

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Need few more details Kindly connect. ...  Read More

Dear sir/ma'am, I am using Clonazepam + Escitalopram Oxalate daily at night for depression. Can I make MRI/CT scan while using the said tablets .

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Yes u can ...  Read More

Dear sir/ma'am, I am using Clonazepam + Escitalopram Oxalate daily at night for depression. Can I make MRI/CT scan while using the said tablets .

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Yea ...  Read More

Can you explain when a patient should go through CT Scan or MRI for brain stroke ? MRI costs much more than CT Scan. Untill and unless the advantages and use-cases of MRI is properly explained to us , it is not satisfactory to go for a expensive investigation. Please explain the use cases for CT Scan , CTA , MRI and MRA.

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In a CT in a case of ischemic stroke the findings might take days to appear but in an MRI it will be apparent in first 30 minutes So the diagnosis is very prompt and early interventions can be taken ...  Read More

Hi doctors I am having mild pain sensation at lower left abdomen, doctor suggested to do CT scan of abdomen. My question is can I do MRI instead as I have done CT scan many time for different issues and want to avoid radiation. Please suggest

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Get usg abdomen and pelvis. ...  Read More

I am feeling a severe headache so I did MRI of brain as advised by a neurologist , everything is normal But the written left maxillary sinus noted , what it is mean earlier I did ct scan of PNS , it is showing minimum mucosal thickening in every sinus , ENT doctor said it is normal

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Many a times having cold or nasal stuffiness while having MRI /ct pns, it will show mild mucosal thickening. With a normal person also it will happen the same. Not to get worried for the same. ...  Read More

Please analyse the mri report is there any issue with the contrast scan or normal as I am still having headache ??

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The images aren’t clear ...  Read More

My mother has been having three symptoms from a while 1) unable to smell 2) balance issue 3)unable to write properly..consulted a neurologist and hot her brain & spice scan done Attached are rhe reports of the same Is this something dangerous??

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Consult neurophysician for detailed evaluation ...  Read More

Hello Doctor I have attached the scan film of MRI brain please check and let me know for any abnormalities. I am totally worried I have some dull pain all over the head which last for seconds Please check and let me know

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. ...  Read More

If someone has gone through a 3 mri scan knee and lower back . Is there an increased risk of cancer?

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No it doesn't ...  Read More

I have a MRI report that I need consultation regarding. Would need an offline copy of the medical consultation if possible.

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Share mri and consult ...  Read More

Facing lower back pain for more than 10 days , is good to take CT scan or need to MRI to identify the problem , if so please specific exact CT scan or MRI scan test name to be taken .

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Mri is better always for back pain Mri lumber spine ...  Read More

Which is better MRI of brain or CT Scan of brain? Which contain more harmful radiations CT scan or MRI?

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According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above . Please take consultation for better evaluation and b ...  Read More

Please could you let me know if there is something to worry about in the attached MRI report? She also have heavyness in arms and gets tired easily. She is 68 years old.

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Check with treating doctor for proper correlation of scan. ...  Read More

I went to a govt hospital to get myself checked for symptoms namely: short term memory, making spelling mistakes in writing and typing (i participated in spelling bee in middle school), difficulty speaking correctly multiple times, using the wrong words to say about something, saying be-orfe multiple times instead of before even when trying to say

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Dear Doctor I am feeling low back pain and buttocks pain for last 2 year , as soon as symptoms came I did triple phase bone scan that was quite normal after 3 months I did MRI of SI JOINTS and pelvic that was also normal, i want to know can mri miss the early diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis as my symptoms is continue from last 2 year , rhumato

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Mri is most sensitive... Fibromyalgia is connective tissue disorder.. ...  Read More

14 days before we consulted with a nephrologist ( to my uncle age 56) His serum psa was elevated,today his mri carried out pls suggest mri is mentioning

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Please upload report again , it is not clear and cant be read. ...  Read More

I am suffering from knee pain in both knee (more in left) since 1 year. Recently got an mri scan which is attached herewith. Knee pain while climbing up and down the stairs, while driving car. Not able to sit in cross legg position or on ground or in washroom. Have taken medicine loke aeroflex, etoxybin 90 etc. But no much relief. Kindly suggest fu

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Grade 2 meniscal injury.. Get physical examination of knee by expert.. It will help a lot ...  Read More

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